News

Please check back regularly for all the latest news from Glastonbury Abbey and don't forget to take a look at our Wildlife Blog.

Date confirmed for Extravaganza 2018

Michael Eavis has today announced that next year’s Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza will take place on Saturday 4 August, 2018. more

Added: 8th December 2017

Celebrate the Festive Season at Glastonbury Abbey

Celebrate the festive season at Glastonbury Abbey as Santa takes a break from the North Pole on Saturdays in December plus an array of other events.

There’s a Victorian Shopping Evening at the abbey shop on November 22 where you can indulge in some shopping and enjoy festive refreshments from 5pm to 7pm. more

Added: 20th November 2017

Remembrance

Visitors and staff are invited to take part in two minutes of silence at 11am on 11 November 2017 and also on 12 November 2017

Added: 9th November 2017

Filming at the abbey

We can confirm that a handful of scenes from an upcoming feature film by Fox UK Productions Ltd will be filmed at Glastonbury Abbey. more

Added: 14th October 2017

Family Activities for December

Family Activities throughout December have been confirmed.

2nd – White ModelAir Clay decorations.

9th – 3D Christmas Tree Decorations

16th – Paper quilled snowman cards

Added: 26th September 2017

Traces Revealed: Exhibition of Artwork in cloth, tile and clay inspired by the Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey will be showcasing three Somerset artists who have all been inspired by the history and legends of Glastonbury Abbey to collaborate in an exhibition of textiles, mosaics and pottery. more

Added: 20th September 2017

Statement regarding Abbey House:

There appears to be misinformation and speculation circulating regarding Abbey House, which is both unhelpful and potentially inaccurate. The house has always been and will remain owned by Glastonbury Abbey. We would like to clarify that the house is being brought back into the direct management of the abbey estate and it is our intention to continue to welcome visitors into it in both the short and longer term future. more

Added: 7th August 2017

Be entertained at the abbey this summer

Glastonbury Abbey has a fantastic calendar of events to offer the whole family this summer. more

Added: 23rd July 2017

Abbey gets life-saving defibrillator thanks to town's Tesco store

More than 100,000 visitors a year to Glastonbury Abbey are to be protected by a life-saving defibrillator, after it was donated by the town’s Tesco store. more

Added: 13th June 2017

Focus on the Black Dyke Band playing this year's Extravaganza

Playing Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage will be a first for the world’s most successful brass band. more

Added: 11th June 2017

Event security

You may be asked to undergo a bag check when you enter the abbey, so please allow extra time for this when you attend an event. more

Added: 2nd June 2017

Extravaganza Support Act Announced

Corinne Bailey Rae is to make a sensational return to the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, as the supporting act for this year’s event on Saturday, August 5. more

Added: 2nd May 2017

Corporate Membership launched

Glastonbury IT business PCs PCs and Sherborne Web Design are the first companies to sign up for the abbey’s new Corporate Membership Scheme. more

Added: 1st May 2017

Richard III and new exhibition at the abbey

An exciting adaptation of Richard III takes place at Glastonbury Abbey on May 13 and a new exhibition celebrating the Past in the Present opens on May 27 more

Added: 25th April 2017

Beach Boys Co-Founder Brian Wilson to headline Extravaganza

There will be “Good Vibrations” at this year’s Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza as Beach Boys Co-Founder Brian Wilson is to headline, Michael Eavis announced today. more

Michael Eavis has today revealed that tickets for this year’s Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, which is presented by Glastonbury Festival, are selling fast, despite the headliner for the eventon August 5th having not yet been revealed. more

Added: 6th March 2017

Changes to normal service levels - 2017

Glastonbury Abbey is a popular venue for many different activities. As such please be advised of the following changes to our normal service levels throughout the summer. more

Added: 4th March 2017

Living History Tours

Enjoy a tour of the abbey with one of our Living History Guides who will bring our history to life. more

Added: 28th February 2017

Glastonbury Medieval Fayre is back and tickets are now on sale

The Glastonbury Medieval Fayre is to be held at the abbey this Easter despite stormy weather threatening its future last year. more

Added: 5th February 2017

Pond Project - can you help?

Glastonbury Abbey is just £1500 away from its goal to fund the development and repair of its pond. more

Added: 31st January 2017

2017 Events Unveiled

A packed events calendar has been unveiled by Glastonbury Abbey for 2017 with new attractions among the mix. more

Added: 3rd January 2017

The Archaeology Story

Current Archaeology published a feature on the work of our Trustee and award-winning archaeologist Professor Roberta Gilchrist from the University of Reading more

Added: 8th December 2016

Textile exhibition inspired by the abbey opens October 1

A group of highly skilled textile artists will be unveiling work inspired by Glastonbury Abbey’s beautiful ruins and ancient artefacts in an exhibition opens on October 1. more

Added: 30th September 2016

Rescue Our Ruins Appeal: The Final Chapter Launch

Glastonbury Abbey has launched the Final Chapter for its Rescue Our Ruins Appeal with the help of ambassador and Festival founder Michael Eavis, the Bishop of Bath & Wells and the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Annie Maw. more